Just wondering what everyone is using to keep the skin on your faces looking healthy...

I use a wonderful moisturizer called Kinerase. It keeps my skin soft and doesn't make it oily. I love it.

I use a little dab of AHA everyday on my face to try & trick my skin to think it is younger. ......followed by a light moisturizer. At night....I use plain old Pond's cream. Olive oil is very good for your skin also. It is great for hot oil manicures too.

I use Pond's as well. I've also used the Olive Oil for hot oil manicures back when I was taking care of my nails. Now I just bite them.

JJ

You might recall that I once posted a request for help for my face...it was (and had been for many years) red, blotchy, itchy (to the point of oozing at times) and unsightly - so bad that it often kept me from going out. I had tried many prescription and OTC products over the years, including some recommended here. But what worked for me was a product that my brother picked up for me at a kiosk in the shopping center last Easter weekend. It's called "Proactiv", and after just a week of using this, my face completely cleared up. It's expensive (I order it from the shopping channel to get the best price), but my face is doing so well now that I can use the Proactiv just at nights and a different (cheaper) product (Body Shop's Aloe) during the day. Needless to say, I'm delighted at the results.

Clean & Clear exfoliating daily wash in the mornings, Clean & Clear facial wipes and Nivea Q10 at night.

Has anyone ever heard of Derma Wand?

I used mild olive oil soap and never dry it, just let it air dry. I also cook with olive oil because no matter what you put on the outside of your face, you have to keep the inside healthy as well. My skin is very soft and hardly have any wrinkles or lines and I'm no spring chicken..

Chatty, you suggested I try olive oil in the thread about my face way-back-when, and out of all of the recommendations, the olive oil worked the best. When my face wasn't oozing, the olive oil was very soothing and my skin was luxuriously soft. Now that my face is so clear now and the winter dryness is setting in, I may add the olive oil to my regime for extra moisturizing.

I use Neutogena products, but obviously they are not working since I was told last week by a skin specialist that I need botox, skin peels, more moisture and just about everything else, just so I look a bit closer to my real age.

I agree, Chatty, what you put into your body is as, if not more, important than what you put on your face.

Anno, you're cracking me up!

I use New Zealand made natural products called Trilogy. And a wonderful oil at night (also NZ made, by Living Nature) called Rose and Herb Radiance Oil. It's little bit expensive but lasts for ages.

http://www.trilogyproducts.com/main.asp

https://www.livingnature.com/

Don't laugh too hard, Dianne. That causes wrinkles, too!

I knew a woman that never smiled because she didn't want laugh lines or eye brow creases. I did not hang around with her, too much. Sooooo boring.

I agree with Eagle, I don't need this product myself but when I saw it advertised on TV, I sent for some and gave it to my Grandson Jared who is 22 years old. The product is Pro-Active and his terrible scared/marred skin from years of acne is now, almost clear. This stuff is really worth every penny you pay for it and it does wonders for older skin as well. I would try it Anno before going through all that other stuff...If you haven't seen it on TV simply google, www.ProActive.com and it should pop right up.

I have used olive oil for several years now. I ran out of moisutrizer one day and had been using it on my cuticles...I love it and have never bought another moisturizer!

I'm really making an effort to drink more water now because I know it helps hydrate the skin as well.

I use a clinique moisturizer (that yellow bottle...forgot the name) but I really could use something to lift the lines under my eyes. I always had to use a cover-up under my eyes since I was 22 years old due to those "allergy shiners" as my doctor said. You know, the dark circles! But now, they are downright wrinkles and sometimes puffy. I hate being so vein, but I guess I am!

In addition to skin care, I use Bare Escentuals brush-on make-up instead of liquid make-up. I never liked liquid make-up anyway but as I got older, my skin colorin has become more uneven. The Bare Escentuals goes on light, you can't feel it at all, and it makes my skin look radiant. Not the cheapest make-up but a little lasts a long time.

I'm a big fan of Strivectin. It's really made a difference for me. My face is softer, smoother, and my skin is much clearer -- I used to have problems with occaisonal breakouts. Of course some of that might be aging......maybe my skin finally realizes I'm not a teenager anymore! I also like L'Oreal Plentitude Line Eraser Eye Pure Retinol for around my eyes.......I've really seen a change in the wrinkles and dark circles around my eyes and can feel the difference......much smoother! And I like Olay Rejenerist Daily Regenerating Serum. I usually use the Olay in the morning and the Strivectin at night.
I don't wear makeup all that often, but I've never been a big fan of liquid makeup either. Several of my friends use Bare Escentuals and they love it, but I could just never seem to justify the expense since I don't wear makeup all that often....all though I have thought about it because it sure makes them look great! Has anyone tried any of the Vital Radiance line of make-up.......created for women over 50? One of their products I love is the eye make-up primer. You put a dab on your lids before applying eyeshadow and it helps the eye shadow go on smooth and stay put and last all day. It's really great! And I like the new line of mineral makeup from Neutrogena. Since I don't wear foundation, the powder bronzer (remember I'm a Florida gal and perpetually tan!) is all I need. Really like the light touch it gives.
For my body I'm a Bath & Body Works fan. I love lots of their products.....their Need A Margarita scrub is great down here in the Florida heat. Their Aquatanica line is also wonderful......smells "beachy" to me. And their "In A Minute" hand scrub is terrific. I keep it by the sink and try to remember to use it at least once a day after doing dishes or something. Smells wonderful and makes your hands nice and soft without leaving them slippery.
Had to visit a podiatrist the other day for a problem with a toe. He told me to buy Aquaphor Ointment (it's made by Eucerin) -- I've been applying it to my cuticles and it's working better than all the cuticle stuff that I've tried over the years!! It's even helping with my exzema!!
Ann

I try to stick one brand at a time, right now I'm using L'Oreal age perfect line.

Over the past few years, I have noticed a rapid decline in my skin. For many years, I was using synthetic HRT and my skin was great. I vividly remember my doctor telling me that I would see a big change - as she was also telling me that I could no longer take my beloved HRT. She wasn't kidding either. Although I am now using bioidentical HRT - my facial skin has (seemingly overnight for Pete's sake) dried up, wrinkled and sagged.....

I've been rereading my bible 'The Wisdom of Menopause" by Dr. Christiane Northrup - and think I will try a few of her suggestions for post menopause skin care. She recommends: #1 - eating a healthy diet and drinking WATER..., #2 - Fiber, #3 - Fish (Omega-3 Fats), #4 - Soy (supposedely rebuilds collagen) #5 - Supplements (Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Proanthocyas (?), and Alpha-Lipoic acid) Daily cleansing, toning and exfoliating and Sunscreen are a must.

Of course, stress is probably responsible for a lot of the decline - and did I mention that Stress is my middle name?? I think I'll talk to the doctor about retin A for the deep wrinkles around my eyes and upper lip - those really bother me the most.

I have to say that, as I progress through this aging maze, I see my mother's face in the mirror looking back at me. Now that she's gone - in some way, I feel her presence more than ever. That resemblence used to bug me - not that she wasn't beautiful - I just wanted to look like ME. That reminds me, I have a tear jerker poem to post soon about My Mother - Myself - I sob everytime I read it.

I was just going to ask if anyone ever used Strivectin when I returned to this post. It is soooooo expensive and I don't want to buy something unless I know it will make a difference.

Has anyone else tried Strivectin? Is it worth the cost?

Hi, Anno: You might want to find out more from Crosstitch as I think she posted something on Strivectin. I cannot backtrack to refresh on the post as I'll lose this post.

Yep, Anno. I've just double checked. It was the post before Browser's.

Very interesting how we are all using relatively inexpensive and obscure products, no one has mentioned the big expensive brands like Estée Lauder, Elizabeth Arden etc

Yes it was me that posted about Strivectin and yes it's expensive (about $135 I think) but the tube is HUGE and it lasts a long long time.....you only use a small dab at a time. One tube lasts me almost a year. One of the places that sells it is Ulta, and if you have one near you and sign up with them you can get coupons that you can use on anything in the store. including Strivectin. Or they sell it in some of the department stores like Belk's, maybe at Macy's, Dillards, places like that. I think it's worth the money, because it works for me. I tried it at a friend's recommendation and was very pleased with the results. I've been using it for a couple of years now.
As for the other expensive brands......I used to use something from the Estee Lauder line, can't remember the exact name.......something like Daytime Refresher. It cost almost as much as Strivectin and came in a much smaller bottle (that was before Strivectin came out). It was a lot like the Olay Rejuvinating serum.......really left your skin feeling smooth, a great base before putting on make-up (which is why I like using the Olay Rejuvinating serum in the daytime, and the Strivectin at night. Both work well and this system seems to work great for me).
BTW Strivectin has added some products to their line.....a hand cream, a product for under-eye circles, and an eye cream. The only other product I tried was the eye cream. It was also expensive, and I didn't think the results were that great......less expensive eye creams (the Loreal retinol eye cream I mentioned above for instance, or the Olay Rejuvinating eye serum) seemed to have better results for less money in my case. But as far as Strivectin......I love it and plan on continuing to use it! My opinion is that it's worth the cost.

This is a great thread. There are so many products out there with so many promises and who knows what is the truth.

Thanks, crosstitch, Next time I am at Ulta, I will make the purchase.

Question - anyone out there with dry, cracked feet? What do you use?

I've been using coconut oil and shea butter. I cover my feet with socks afterward so I don't slide out of bed. It's helping.

Here's what the Indian women where I come from swear by. And it's cheap.

They go to the dollar store and buy a bottle of baby lotion, a small bottle of olive oil, and a bottle of vitamin E oil. They go to the baby department at Walmart and buy a tube of vitamin A&D ointment. They put it all together in a bowl and mix it up with a mixer and they put it into pretty pink jars and give a jar to all the women in the family.

My Mom who has great skin has used nothing but Elizabeth Arden my whole life, but recently they stopped making her favorite product so my aunt gave her some of the homemade stuff and she loves it.

I tried it and it's better than some of the very expensive creams I've tried. A little greasy when you first put it on, but it feels good and the next morning, your skin is so soft and looks great.

smile

I recently went to a podiatrist for the first time for a problem with a toe. He told me to buy some stuff called Aquaphor ointment (it looks a lot like vaseline and is made by same company that makes Eucerin skin lotions) and put in between my two toes where the problem was every night. I've been putting it all over my feet when I go to bed and then putting on socks and sleeping with the socks on. It is really helping my feet feel soft and smooth. It's available at any drugstore and I also found it at K-Mart.

Neutrogena facial cleaning products and toner are great for my oily skin, yet can't use heavy creams. After much testing, I discovered Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, and although expensive, it works best for my skin at night (also use during the day in winter when air is dry).

I need something expensive for my neck, any recommendations?

Glad you found something that works, Eagle. But as far as the best price, have you tried eBay? I've gotten tons of Avon stuff there for half the price - NEW items sold by Avon ladies! Perhaps you can get better prices for your needs too.

DH's Olde Fashioned pine tar soap! it's the BEST soap...i use it after i use all my girly-girl soap, of course. you are Spic 'n Span after his pine tar soap!!! Squeaky clean!

Note: Pine tar is a natural antiseptic...great for all kinds of skin including those who have psoriasis, eczema, dandruff and other skin irritations.

Mustang wrote "I need something expensive for my neck, any recommendations?" Well, I would have a neck lift before a face lift. My neck is a wreck. Unfortunately, there is nothing INexpensive for the neck. I used to use a thick cream from Avon, but it did nothing for creases, wrinkles, and sagging.

I have been wondering about a neck lift too. I see so many women on tv with tight faces, and really wrinkly faces. I thought maybe neck lifts were not possible. Like to know more.

Hi, Lynnie and Anno: Now that's precisely the reason I had asked earlier if anyone is familiar with Derma Wand. Check out the link.

www.dermawand.com

How about turtlenecks? That might be a cheaper way to go!

I just read I Fell Bad About My Neck, by Nora Ephron. I was attracted to it because it sounded like a boomer book. Nora is the gal who brought us When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail. Anyway, her photo on the back cover shows her with a black turtleneck, pulling the neck up to her nose. It's priceless!

I just saw her on a talk show discussing her book. It's on my next Amazon booklist shopping spree. She cracks me up and can't wait to hear her take on aging.

I use Avon product and Oatmeal body lotion on my neck and my neck looks real smooth to me . My long swan neck Oh, to have and Audrey Hepburn neck . Figure also . I loved her

Ooops, sorry, I meant to say inexpensive. Avon did make a Vitamin E cream, which has since been discontinued.

It's amazing to see that almost all of us use different products. The olive oil was one of the only things mentioned more than once and I've never used it. I've used olive oil soap once because it was recommended in these forums. What do you do with the olive oil? Do you use it full strength?

I use Arbonne and absolutely love it. I buy it from Danita. I guess I should begin using it on my neck too.

Oh, and tanning was mentioned a couple times. I know women who tan and their faces always look so healthy. I'm jsut worried about the premature wrinkling that goea with it...and skin cancer. Those of you who tan, do you worry about that? I would definitely tan a little in the off-season if I wasn't afraid of those two things.

Wow, how did I miss this subject? Mustang, about the vitamin E creme. I just buy some vitamin E capsules. I take whatever creme I am using and pour the Vitamin E capsules in the creme, about 5 of them. Then I mix it together. It really works.

I use to be one of those dreaded cosmetics sales people, LOL. I worked for various brands, Color Me Beautiful, Lancome, and the longest was with Estee Lauder. I tried my hand at Mary Kay and it wasn't for me. The career opportunity, not the products, they are wonderful. Anyway, when I first sold cosmetics, one of the things I was taught about the neck was, it gets treated just as harsh and with the same neglect as the feet.

For the feet, I put Extra Emolient Night Creme from Mary Kay when my feet are still a bit damp. Then I put on a pair of socks. I have a fungus problem (yuck) and when it flares up, I will use vicks vapor rub. It actually feels good.


I am still looking for something for the jaws. They are a bit droopy. I am afraid the only thing that will help is plastic surgery. I am not willing to go that far, LOL.

Cheers,
Cathi

Dotsie,

I use olive oil full strength. I keep some in a spray bottle for convenience and just give it a squirt when I'm ready.

So far, I haven't had any problems with men 'licking my face' at the salad bar...but I'm hopeful!

Since reading this forum, I remember a scrub that I used for my hands. I have been using it on my face, which has been flaking like crazy and it really helps.
Olive oil and Sea Salt - The salt heals and deflakes and the oil sooths and smooths.

Optimumsteps, for that saggy jaw area try this...Sit up straight in a chair and hold your head tilted all the way back, then without moving your head, stretch your jaw to the left as far as possible, 10 times then the right and repeat several times. This should tighten that area after a couple weeks and keep it tight if you continue doing it, easy and it works...Oh and ladies when mpisturizing those faces, hands and feet don't forget the breasts, thats right, moisturizing them as well keeps the stretch marks away and the skin flexible and smooth....
One of the cheapest, easy to get and best moisturizers, bar none is still Vaseline.

Jane you're too funny. Hey, come to Vegas the men at the salad bars here are starving and lickers too if not watched carefully.

Chatty,

Sounds interesting!

Jane, I was belly laughing at your comment.

I can't imagine spraying olive oil on my face. Do you do this before bedtime every night. What do you use to cleanse? Interesting.

The best uplifting experience is lying on your bed, on your back. Hang your head down over the side, and then gaze into your hand mirror. Presto, you're 25 years younger.

I actually spray it into my hand like you would a moisturizer. I use it anytime day or night that I wash my face. I use normal cleansers like oil of olay or something like that.

Hannelore. What a riot. Gotta try it.

Jane, very cool. And I'm sure it's much cheaper than all the moisturizers on the market.

Speaking of skincare, Dotsie, how do I receive my discount that comes with my NABBW membership for Arbonne products?

Flossie, I'm so grateful that you take the time and care to use 'good quality products' to keep your 'skin well moisturized.' I live in the Southeast and many women don't take the good care (and common sense) that you do so carefully. I know of a woman who 'bakes' herself! Literally, tans to the point that she looks like burnt toast and her face is sunken and all facial lines are very noticeable. I liken her skin to a 10-year old Fossil purse! She also cleans constantly, thus she may have some type of phobia. Funny tho as she wears leopard print sun dresses and heals to attend to her yard work!

Flossie it sounds like maybe the sun has baked her brain a little to long, LOL

It's only a 10 minute session too. I do it every week after yoga and it's like 10 minutes of relaxation.

von, email me and I'll get you all set up. dots@boomerwomenspeak.com

flossie, it sounds good to me.

mustang, your baked friend sounds like a real character. I can't imagine gardening in heals and a dress. Does she bend over?

I saw a tip on a TV show and tried it. Disolve an aspirin in a tiny bit of water to make a paste and put it on the bad spots. I tried it and it works. Aspirin has the same medicine in it those expensive medications have. Very cool!

Saindra, by 'bad' spot do you mean age spot, acne spot or wrinkled spot?

Good question. They're all bad spots. Any kind of eruption or irritation (red,white, black). If it helps something else, let me know.

Saundra you have probably been to a dermatologist, right? Sounds to me like you may have an alergy. I've broken out from the most expensive skin creams. I found the home natural remedies to be the best.
The last month I've been waking up looking like I'm 10 years older. My eyes are all puffy and deep wrinkles are around them. It takes about an hour and then they get normal again. Yikes! I've been trying to avoid mirrors, but does anyone have any better idea?

Didn't boonierose say cucumbers work for the eyes?

Hannelore, I know what you're talking about. I haven't been sleeping well because of the pain in my knee. I've noticed my right eyelid is droopy when I first awaken. Ew. But I don't have time to put cucumbers on my eyes so I live with it. Just another part of the lovely aging process. I figure it could be worse.

Your eyes are beautiful. I"m sure the big brown eyes still look great! You're probably used to perfection!

Dotsie, that's awful that you still have pain. How is the physical therapy coming along? Maybe the more you're able to move your knee the less pain you will have. Could be that the joint is just stiff. Gee, I have no idea what I'm talking about, but oddly enough my instincts, as far as medical problems go, have usually been correct. At least that's what my Mom says.
Thank you for your sweet compliment. but believe me, I've had that droopy eye look too. Why does that look so cute on dogs and so bad on humans?... woof?

Dots, my grandson had his surgery and they used tissue from a cadaver as his was so torn. But, they have him walking on it as much as possible so I'm thinking your surgery was much more extreme than his.

Well, I promised myself once I got past the divorce that I would start taking care of my face. The stress really wreaked havoc on my face--dark spots, patches, skin was bumpy/rough and red slotches. I had been using Oil of Olay and I had done some homemade sugar scrubs, used Cover Girl makeup. I looked aweful! And even worse the patch of reddish brown at the base of my neck had grown all the way around my neck and up each side of my neck and was running along my jawline!

So, I was invited to a Mary Kay party....kept my promise to myself and started using the skin care products....within 2 weeks there was noticable improvement in skin texture and tone. The dark and splotchy areas are now gone. The dark red/brown has disappeared from my jaw and neck side and it shrinking on the base of my neck. I have now been using steadily for about 3 months.

Then I decided to try the same technique on the back of my hands and lower arms--which also had the same dark reddish brown look. It is also disappearing. For the first time in years I can see freckles! Agespots are disappearing! I not only feel like a new woman--I look like a new YOUNGER woman!

I was so impressed at how much younger and healthier my skin became so quickly that I joined the company and started my own business! I want every woman to be able to feel as great as I do! What a blessing to be able to share this with others!

Starting Over - Your results sound fantastic! Good for you!!
And please let us in on the secret...would you share what products you're using?

I'm still using the Arbonne products I got from Danita. I love the eye creme and the day creme.

Dianne, how is your grandson this week? My surgery was a little different because they used a piece of the petila tendon to make my new ligament which means I have another incision from where they removed that. The way mine was done is supposed to make for a stronger tendon. It also happens to be the way my doctor does the surgery 90-some percent of the time. I'm hoping I won't have to have knee replacement because I chose to do it this way.

I'm sure he's still in pain and doing physical therapy. When will he be able to play sports again?

I use Mary Kay hand products form starting over and facial products from Danita. I love my products. It feels good to know I am taking care of my skin. I like what I am putting ON my body. Now I have to be more concerned with what I'm putting IN my body.

klmr13 Of course I'll share what I'm using! I made a commitment to my skin's health and started using:
1. Even Essence morning and night. This works on evening skin tone, ridding skin of age spots, splotches, etc.
2. Day & Night Solution. Night Solution works at repairing damage to skin. Day Solution continues that process--but includes sun block to deter further damage.
3. I follow up with a light Age Fighting Mouisturizer. Within 2 weeks I could see noticible change and people started complimenting me on the improvement!

Starting Over, I visited your site and ordered the free sample. Do you use this? The Timewise?

Also, I'm going back and look through the gifts for my daughter-in-law. She LOVES Mary Kaye. I love their little blending brush. Don't know what I ever did without it!

Hi JJ! Yes I do use the TimeWise Microderm Abrasion set. You will love what it does to your skin! Thanks for visiting the site--FYI shipping is free so there's no hidden costs! I also have some great Mary Kay stocking stuffers that are not at the website, let me know if you need any small gifts under $10 for Christmas.

Thanks for passing on my name! You're wonderful!

My oldest daughter sold Mary Kay before she went back to school. She was so driven! She even went to construction sites and handed out the books to the workers for gift ideas for their wives. Is it any wonder she was number one in sales for her region? It's wonderful products and Mary Kay did so much for women's causes.

Starting Over...Thanks for all the information...it sounds like an easy regime.

How about telling us more about your gifts under $10.00 right here. I'm interested. Time to shop ladies!

Thanks Dotsie! You are so sweet to let me share!

OK here's some stocking stuffers I have available. I have Satin Hands Sampler Sets (since it's a sample I can't sell it alone, but we make up packages for gifts) Satin Hands is a 3 step care system. Step 1 deep moisture of skin. Step 2 Exfoliate. Step 3. Rinse, Dry and moisturize. You won't believe how soft and young your hands will look!

I have packaged the samplers 4 ways.
1. Packaged in knit winter gloves with a sprig of winter berry and tied up in Christmas ribbon--ready to give away! I have them in assorted colors, khaki, chocolate brown, creamy white, dark rosy pink and pink stripe.

2. Satin Hands Samplers packaged with The Jabez Prayer. Packaged and ready to give.

3. Satin Hands Samplers packaged with Hand-made Jeweled Bracelet from local artist. Packaged and ready to give.

4. Satin Hands Samplers packaged with Hand-Made Stationary from a local artist. Packaged and ready to give.

1 through 4 are available for $9.95 each! Quantities of Sampler Gift Sets are limited! Order soon!

Satin Hands is also available as a full size gift set.

If you are interested in Satin Hands Samplers, but would like them packaged with other Mry Kay products, or another creative combination, let me know and I'll see what I can do for you!

*I have lots of other Holiday gift ideas on the website. Shipping is free.

**Quantities are limited on the Sampler sets so if you want to order let me know ASAP. Sampler sets are not available through the website. Email me to place orders. Be sure to leave your phone #, so I can contact you.

***If anyone needs gift baskets for special customers, let me know, I can create other Mary Kay baskets as well.

Thank you all for your interest! They really are great products. See the complete line at my website, www.marykay.com/ptrapp777

Can you email me? I'd love three of the Satin Hands with The Jabez Prayer. Thanks.

Sure, I'll send you an e-mail!

just came upon this thread, and am thankful.

my poor little mug has been so dry in this Michigan weather change, that it feels like sandpaper. going to go get my olive oil out of the cupboard now ...
mmmh ... can feel it soothing away all the wrinkles. oh silly me. wrinkles are free and will just have to opt for the softer skin!

thanks ladies. you are the best!
cl

Winter can make dry skin especially irritating. The December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers tips to relieve winter itch.

Soak in the tub: Keep the water lukewarm. The temperature shouldn’t be above 90 F. Adding bath oil to the water may help retain and replenish the oil in your skin.

Use soap sparingly: If possible, limit soap use to your face, armpits, genitals, hands and feet. Avoid antibacterial and deodorant soaps. Mild cleaners such as Cetaphil, Dove or Vanicream are less drying. Avoid products with fragrances and lauryl sulfates, which can be irritating.

Pat skin dry: Avoid rubbing or wiping your skin. Instead, leave it moist by gently patting or blotting with your towel.

Moisturize: Immediately after drying off, apply a thick moisturizing cream or ointment. Avoid creams or lotions that contain alcohol.

Use a humidifier: Keep indoor air moisture levels at 40 to 50 percent. Keep your house on the cool side; between 68 F and 75 F is reasonable.

Peace & Blessings,
Beverly Mahone
Author, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age
http://www.talk2bev.com

“I’m not a writer because I wrote a book. I wrote a book because I was inspired by God.”

So true. My feet have gone dry over the years. Has anyone found a cream that really helps? I've tried dozens, but no luck.

Hannelore, I have the same problem on my elbows. They are so dry and cracked--ugly gray/brown color. The only thing I have found that works and is softening them up is Mary Kay Extra Emmolient Night Creme. I put it on at night and in the am my elbows are soft. I know it's going to take some time before my skin is softened and restored in the under layers, but at least I have found something that is beginning to work. If you want to know more check my website-100% guarantee if you aren't happy and free shipping! www.marykay.com/ptrapp777

I put Vaseline on my feet at night and then put on a pair of socks and sleep with the socks on (no problem since my feet are the first thing that get cold). My feet are soft and smooth......it really helps. I also read in a magazine where this is a good thing to do before you work out.....supposedly when you work up a sweat it helps the Vaseline absorb into your skin better. Go light with the Vaseline or it'll really make a mess out of your socks!!

Hanelore, Ann is absolutely right on and the Vaseline can't be beat. It works, is long lasting and you won't find a cheaper product. Plus its perfectly safe always and you can wash the socks...I am never without my Vaseline.....Also if you should feel a cold or sore throat coming on rub Vicks onto the bottom of your feet, put on warm socks and you'll be better by morning....honest injun!

I used to put vaseline on my feet and then put on sweat socks and rubber boots and clean my horse's stall. My feet were never softer!

I love my vaseline, too. I also use Eucerin on my feet. Sometimes I put a layer of vaseline then the Eucerin. My feet don't feel as gooshy. If I could just remember to do it everyday, my feet would be down-right purty.

My sister had a toe fungus one time and she swore that by putting Vicks-Vapor Rub on the toe every night before bed cleared it up completely over time. This way she didn't have to take the Lamposil that can harm your liver. I saw her toe BEFORE she did this, and AFTERWARDS. Something cleared it up. Her feet were pretty again. I need to try this!

I thnk one of the most important things to remember is to use creams, not lotions when it comes to elbows, hands and feet.

Why is that Dotsie? I'm serious. Because creams penetrate and lotions only mask?

Any "cream" that has alot of shea butter in it works
wonders for the rough and cracked spots, much better than
any lotion in my experience.
Among my favorites are Nantucket Hand Therapy by Crabtree and Evelyn
though I love it on my legs and feet, Body Butter from the
Body Shop (the one in the beige container), and Arbonne's
Intelligence hand cream. I use them all over and the shea
butter in them leaves the skin so silky soft, as if to melt : )
Worth the few bucks more!
Cindy

I use an oil-free moisturizer occasionally by Marcelle or Almay. They are products under $10.00CAN. I use hypoallergic mild soap, Allenbury's. Only under $2.00CAN.

I use a 30 factor or up sunscreen protection. I'm getting some spots from sun....

I won't go any further with skin lotion experimentation because I had major facial acne as a teen, enough that I did see a dermatologist and took oral treatment for awhile in addition to topical treatments.

So for me to be cyst-free for last 25 years of life so far is a real feat...and a serious relief.

And for body skin elsewhere...Kerri Lotion or a very strong lotion with lots of mositurizing. I have had to use lotions prescribed by physician because I have a condition on legs where my skin has become a bit dry and hardened. In colder winters, my skin will flake.

Since living the milder winters of Northwest coast in past few year, I rarely need to use hand lotion.

I should add that I haven't found much of a need to use stronger creams on my face....maybe it's supposed to be hidden blessing of naturally oily skin...wards off some (not all) wrinkles for a few more years.

And after reading this long thread for first time , I have never...used ...any lotion or moisturizer on my neck ..at all so far in life. Have never felt a need for that. Walking and cycling ..to do stuff,etc. there is no need for me to since I naturally sweat a little. Rather than worry about the wrinkles, better for my type of neck, is to focus on overall exercise, to keep it "young' or from getting thick. So wrinkles is least of my concerns.